White, David James II and Mitzi: The Complete School Assembly Tour Book ©1982 David and Mitzi White Softcover, saddle-stitched, 5.5x8", 57 pages

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Comments: Very thorough coverage of advice about performing for school assembly programs. Much of the information would be valuable for any traveling magician. Illustrated with B&W photographs.

Contents:

i A Word About the Authors (John R. West)
ii Foreword (David James White II & Mitzi)

1 Who Should Enter This Field?
1 Auditions
2 Advice on Tricks
3 How to Get an Audition
4 Awaiting the Agency's Reply
4 The Agency Contract
5 Number of Shows Per Week
6 If You Miss an Engagement
7 Money
8 Agency's Commission
9 Insurance
9 State Agencies
10 Publicity Materials
11 Mail Drops
11 Receiving Your Itinerary
12 Collecting the Money
13 Cancellations
14 Booking Additional Dates
14 Conduct
15 Late to Programs
15 Phone Calls to the Agency
16 Planning for the Tour
16 How Long Should the Program Be?
17 Elementary School Show
18 Junior and Senior High School Shows
20 How to Handle a Rude Audience
22 Possible Causes of an Unruly Audience
24 Suggested Tricks for an Assembly Show
26 Practice Makes Perfect
28 Packing Boxes for Tricks
33 Transporting Feater Bouquets
37 Loading and Unloading
40 Language Barriers
41 Music and PA Systems
45 Finding Your Way to the Schools
46 Tips for Mail Handling
47 Introductions
48 Prescription Drugs
48 Living Out of a Suitcase
48 Costumes
49 Street Clothes
50 Personal Accessories to Remember
51 Room and Board
51 Locating Motels
53 Alternatives to Motel Living
55 Dining on a Budget
56 A Final Notice
57 Acknowledgments